How many followers does David Axelrod have on X?

David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) currently has 1,385,511 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 3,103 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.

When did David Axelrod join X (Twitter)?

David Axelrod joined X in January 2011, making the account about 15 years old.

How many posts has David Axelrod published?

David Axelrod has published 23,294 posts on X, averaging about 4.1 posts per day over the account's lifetime.

Is David Axelrod verified on X?

Yes. David Axelrod is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).

Is David Axelrod gaining or losing followers?

David Axelrod is currently gaining followers, with a net +6,636 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was +1,284.

How fast is David Axelrod growing on X?

David Axelrod is adding roughly 221 followers per day on average over the last 30 days. At this pace it is on track to reach 1.5M followers in about 75 weeks.

David Axelrod

@davidaxelrod

English PoliticsTier S

View on X

#250 in Politics

Joined January 2011 (15 years on X)x.com

Followers

1.4M

Growth (7d)

+3.1K

Following

1.3K

Influence

Posts

23K~4.1/day

Likes given

858

Media posts

2.9K

Follower ratio

1.0K:1

Insights

Over the last 30 days @davidaxelrod gained 6,636 followers (+0.48%), including +1,284 in the last 7 days. Its follower growth this week outpaces 78% of tracked Politics accounts. David Axelrod is on a 25-day follower growth streak. Its strongest tracked day added +1,932 followers on Jul 19, 2026. At the current pace, @davidaxelrod is on track to reach 1.5M followers in about 75 weeks.

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Follower growth

7-day

+1.3K

30-day

+6.6K

90-day

Avg / day

+221

2026-06-23+7.3K over 26 days2026-07-25

On a 25-day follower growth streak. Best tracked day: +1.9K followers on 2026-07-19.

Bio

Founder, @UChiPolitics; Chief Political Analyst for @CNN. Author, Believer: My Forty Years in Politics. Host of The Axe Files & Hacks on Tap podcasts.

Notable followers

The biggest accounts in our directory following @davidaxelrod.

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David Axelrod on X - frequently asked questions

How many followers does David Axelrod have on X?: David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) currently has 1,385,511 followers on X (Twitter), gaining 3,103 new followers in the last 7 days. The count is refreshed continuously from public data.
When did David Axelrod join X (Twitter)?: David Axelrod joined X in January 2011, making the account about 15 years old.
How many posts has David Axelrod published?: David Axelrod has published 23,294 posts on X, averaging about 4.1 posts per day over the account's lifetime.
Is David Axelrod verified on X?: Yes. David Axelrod is verified on X with a blue checkmark (X Premium).
What does David Axelrod post about?: David Axelrod is classified under Politics in our directory. Bio: "Founder, @UChiPolitics; Chief Political Analyst for @CNN. Author, Believer: My Forty Years in Politics. Host of The Axe Files & Hacks on Tap podcasts.".
Is David Axelrod gaining or losing followers?: David Axelrod is currently gaining followers, with a net +6,636 over the last 30 days. Over the last 7 days the change was +1,284.
How fast is David Axelrod growing on X?: David Axelrod is adding roughly 221 followers per day on average over the last 30 days. At this pace it is on track to reach 1.5M followers in about 75 weeks.